Operations Manager

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expertu2122 for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.Location: Euclid - 22801Employment Status: Salary Full-TimeReq ID: 27631Job SummaryThe Operations Manager leads manufacturing processes and personnel driving safety, quality, production efficiency, and profitability. Reporting to the Assembly Plant Manager, this role oversees departmental operations, cross-functional teams, and continuous process improvement to meet customer demands and organizational goals.Key Responsibilities Direct and coordinate production department activities through core team members Manage cross-functional extended teams across the organization Develop and continuously improve processes using root cause analysis Promote safe work practices and superior environmental performance Ensure consistent manufacture of high-quality products Drive achievement of all departmental goals, metrics, and profitability targets Staff department to meet production/customer requirements while enhancing workforce flexibility Conduct performance evaluations and ratings for departmental staffQualifications & RequirementsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree (Technical/Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience 5+ years professional experience, including 3+ years in managerial/leadership roles Prior supervisory experience and/or formal supervisory training requiredEssential Skills & Competencies Leadership: Excellent leadership, organizational, and motivational skills Communication: Superior oral and written communication; effective with all organizational levels Problem-Solving: Ability to handle employee/production issues professionally and implement change with employee buy-in Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, manufacturing processes, and company products Customer Focus: Strong commitment to customer satisfaction Safety & Quality: Uncompromising standards for safety, environment, health, and quality Software Proficiency: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (MES, SAP, and Apriso preferred) Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with company policies (anti-harassment, affirmative action, merit rating/PDS, etc.)Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.Apply here:

Created: 2025-12-05